Bhopal/Gwalior, December 5 (NationPress) In a pivotal advancement in the extensive Vyapam probe, the Special CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) Court (Vyapam Cases) in Gwalior has convicted two individuals, sentencing them to seven years of rigorous imprisonment related to the Police Constable Recruitment Examination held in 2012.

The culprits, Ranveer and Harvendra Singh Chouhan, also known as Parvendra Kumar, were imposed with a fine of Rs 11,000 each for their involvement in the impersonation scheme that compromised the integrity of the recruitment process, as stated by the CBI.

This case began with FIR No. 770/2012, filed on September 30, 2012, in Morena following a complaint by the Centre Superintendent.

The complaint pointed towards impersonation during the Police Constable Exam, raising alarms about organized malpractice, according to the statement.

Initially, the State Police charged Ranveer Singh while maintaining an open investigation against Pravendra Kumar.

Subsequently, by order of the Supreme Court of India, the case was transferred to the CBI, which formally registered it on August 8, 2015.

The allegations comprised conspiracy, cheating, and forgery under relevant sections of the Indian Penal Code, alongside breaches of the Madhya Pradesh Recognised Examination Act, 1937.

After a thorough investigation, the CBI submitted two supplementary chargesheets - one on September 30, 2016, against Ranveer Singh, and another on September 29, 2017, against Harvendra Singh Chouhan, alias Pravendra Kumar.

The findings revealed a conspiracy to undermine the recruitment examination by utilizing impersonators, jeopardizing the fairness of the selection process for police constables.

During the trial, the prosecution produced compelling evidence confirming the guilt of the accused beyond a reasonable doubt.

The court, after reviewing the evidence and arguments, found both guilty and sentenced them to seven years of rigorous imprisonment, along with financial penalties.

This conviction represents another significant achievement in the CBI’s relentless pursuit of justice in the Vyapam scandal.

The agency underscored that examination-related frauds not only diminish public confidence but also threaten the credibility of institutions responsible for recruiting candidates for essential public services.

By achieving this conviction, the CBI has reiterated its dedication to ensuring accountability in cases that have shaken public trust in recruitment systems throughout Madhya Pradesh.